NOAA Faces Significant Job Cuts Amidst Growing Concerns

The Trump administration plans to cut over 1,000 jobs at NOAA, impacting critical functions such as weather forecasts, disaster warnings, and climate monitoring. These layoffs follow previous reductions, further compromising NOAA’s capabilities. Concerns arise about the U.S.'s declining role as a technological leader in environmental observation.

The Trump administration is preparing to implement significant layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with more than 1,000 jobs on the line. This move marks the latest in a series of job cuts affecting crucial services ranging from weather forecasting to disaster warnings.

According to sources, NOAA has commenced plans to reduce its workforce by 10%, seeking nominations for layoffs from various positions. These proposed cuts follow earlier rounds of workforce reductions since President Trump's inauguration, raising alarms about the potential impact on NOAA's mission capabilities.

Concerns are mounting over the effects of these layoffs on technological advancements in weather prediction and climate monitoring. Critics argue that these cuts will deteriorate NOAA's efficiency at a time when accurate weather forecasting is critical, potentially diminishing the U.S.'s role as a global environmental leader.

(With inputs from agencies.)